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Plastic, glass, aluminum cans, cardboard, paper and smaller electronics are accepted as recycling in Habersham County, with no fee associated with recycling. SUBMITTED

Plastic, glass, aluminum cans, cardboard, paper and smaller electronics are accepted as recycling in Habersham County, with no fee associated with recycling. SUBMITTED

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Officials seek to improve recycling

John Dills
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Habersham County landfill is expected to reach capacity ahead of the original fulfillment date.
Paisley Cathey will be back on the pitch for her junior year at Habersham County in the spring. SUBMITTED

Paisley Cathey will be back on the pitch for her junior year at Habersham County in the spring. SUBMITTED

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Lady Raiders’ ‘generational talent’ gets some summer work in out west

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
No one player seemed to impact all facets of a match last season quite like Paisley Cathey. One moment, she’d be peppering opposing goals with lasers. The next, she’d be all the way at the other end helping the defense pitch one of its seven shutouts – a school record.
(Back row, from left) Lucy Letis, Cendal Pitts, Kara Alexander, Ava Cash, Emma Jarrell, Anslee Hicks, Caroline Horton, Katie Church, Kevin Leon Olandez, Briohny Somchith, Molly Tipton and Ariel Sisavath. Second row are (from left) Mandi Simpson, Layla Brinkley, Meghan Odum, Kelsie Littlejohn, Jillian Tedder, Blair McEntire, Aubrey Maichryc, Audrey Martin, Jaciyah Rucker and LeeAnn Sutton. Front row are (from left)Jana Casey, Alex Carroll, Reese Frady, Cece Chitwood and Nyla Kinnarat. KATHY AUSBURN/Submitted

(Back row, from left) Lucy Letis, Cendal Pitts, Kara Alexander, Ava Cash, Emma Jarrell, Anslee Hicks, Caroline Horton, Katie Church, Kevin Leon Olandez, Briohny Somchith, Molly Tipton and Ariel Sisavath. Second row are (from left) Mandi Simpson, Layla Brinkley, Meghan Odum, Kelsie Littlejohn, Jillian Tedder, Blair McEntire, Aubrey Maichryc, Audrey Martin, Jaciyah Rucker and LeeAnn Sutton. Front row are (from left)Jana Casey, Alex Carroll, Reese Frady, Cece Chitwood and Nyla Kinnarat. KATHY AUSBURN/Submitted

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Hab Cheer a proud reflection of Raider S-P-I-R-I-T

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
As has been the case across Habersham Central athletics, the Raider Cheer program has been hard at work this summer. Cheerleaders have been busy attending various camps, participating in summer workouts, taking ad photos for the program and, of course, getting together for some team bonding events.

Inmate charged in attack on corrections officer

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
A jailer is recovering after being knocked unconscious by an inmate in the Habersham County Detention Center Thursday night. The incident happened about 7 p.m. and resulted in inmate Mark Edward Roberts, 35, of Cornelia being charged with aggravated battery and felony obstruction afterward.
Maddie Kate Littrell was delivered at 10:38 a.m. July 3 to parents Katy and David Littrell of Tiger. NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEMS/Submitted

Maddie Kate Littrell was delivered at 10:38 a.m. July 3 to parents Katy and David Littrell of Tiger. NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEMS/Submitted

First baby born at NGMC-Habersham

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
A historic moment was celebrated on July 3, when the first baby was born at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Habersham. Weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces, Maddie Kate Littrell was delivered at 10:38 a.m. to parents Katy and David Littrell of Tiger.
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Public Meetings

News Staff
Friday, July 7, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from July 7-13. Clarkesville City Council 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, July 10, at Clarkesville City Hall, 123 Laurel Drive. Baldwin City Council 6:30 p.m. regular meeting Monday, July 10, at 155 Willingham Avenue. Mt.
The fireworks show behind City Hall was illuminating for all lovers of freedom. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The fireworks show behind City Hall was illuminating for all lovers of freedom. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Fourth as glorious as ever

News Staff
Friday, July 7, 2023
Demorest’s Glorious Fourth celebration on Tuesday had everything from music to food to fireworks and more. Piedmont University President Marshall Criser was the grand marshal of the parade and the Fly Betty Band entertained for more than three hours in Demorest Springs Park.
Panhandlers have drifted out of Cornelia to the outskirts of town in the county’s jurisdiction. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Panhandlers have drifted out of Cornelia to the outskirts of town in the county’s jurisdiction. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Cities take a look at panhandling issue

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 7, 2023
Folks in Habersham County are used to seeing men and women standing on street corners asking for help, food or work. Some of those folks have faced terrible adversity in their lives, while others would rather be out there panhandling than attempting to work a steady job.